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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

a rare condition that's seems to have no downsides and only benefits.

A potential downside is sensory overload.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't have it but one of my kids does. She sees colors with certain numbers and letters. Certainly doesn't seem to have a downside for her and in my reading I haven't heard of a sensory overload issue. Is this strictly related to the synesthesia or perhaps synethesia exaggerating an existing autistic or ADHD issue?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I'm AuADHD, myself, but do not experience synthesisia so that certainly colors my perspective. People with sensory sensitivities would definitely be more prone to experiencing challenges with synthesisia and sensory overload but anyone can potentially be impacted under the right circumstances. Particularly intense sensory stimuli can be stressful. Make it multi-sensory and the intensity level is effectively increased.

Children who are otherwise neurotypical can sometimes have a little bit of a harder time with stress and intense sensations, which can manifest as meltdowns and the like.